Loretta Boyle
Loretta Boyle (Ilona Ritter ) is thrilled to be performing once again with Stone Church Players after appearing in their 2013 Production of “A Little Night Music “ as part of The Quintet. Other favorite roles include Adelaide in Guys and Dolls at both The Spring Lake Theatre and Algonquin Arts Theatre . M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias with Algonquin Arts Theatre and Mama Rose in “Gypsy” , Deb in “Elf” and New Rochelle Ensemble in “Ragtime” with Phoenix productions. Loretta is a Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher and loves residing in Asbury Park with her dog, Jane. Loretta would like to thank Christine, Hannah, and John for this wonderful experience. Loretta dedicates this performance to her best friend- her mom.
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Allie G. Cohen
Allie G. Cohen (Ensemble) is thrilled to participate in her fourth production onstage (sixth overall) and first musical with some of her favorite people at Stone Church Players! Favorite past shows include: Macbeth (Lady Macbeth), Something Rotten (Ensemble), The Wedding Singer (Sideburn Lady), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), Edges (Woman 2), and many more across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Allie is a 2014 graduate of Muhlenberg College and holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts. All her love to Adam and Oreo. She dedicates all performances to her mom, Susan.
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Cynthia Dannen
Cynthia Dannen (Ensemble) is pleased to be in her 14th show with the wonderful Stone Church Players. She has performed in 50 musicals and 20 dramas, comedies and children’s theater productions in Monmouth County, Toronto, and New York State. Many thanks to Christine, Hannah, Regina and John!
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Darren DeAngelo
Darren DeAngelo (Ladislav Sipos) This is Darren’s 3rd production with SCP. What a fun role to return to the stage side of a production with this amazing cast. Thank you to the entire production team for another wonderful on stage experience!!! Prior SCP roles as: Mr. Lawrence (Little Women), Player (Hamlet). Other notable roles: Mordcha (Fiddler), Quartet (The Music Man), Barber (Man of LaMancha), Clarence (It’s a Wonderful Life), Mr. Kirby (You Can’t Take It With You), Larry (Company), Father (Children of Eden), Warbucks (Annie), Bob Cratchit (A Christmas Carol), George Read (1776), Murdoch/Edgar Bean (Titanic), Marvel/Oz (Wizard of Oz), Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls).
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John Paul Durazzo
John Paul Durazzo (Georg Nowack) is thrilled to be returning to Stone Church Players after appearing in favorites such as The Crucible (Reverend Hale), The Bishop's Wife (Dudley) and the 2022 Fall production of Bridges of Madison County (Bud). He recently performed in TWO productions of Jesus Christ Superstar: MAC Players (Caiaphas) and Phoenix Productions' 35th Anniversary Gala (Priest/Guard). Other favorites include: Next to Normal (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) with Premier Theatre Company, Les Miserables (The Bishop of Digne) with Plays-in-the-Park, and Anything Goes (Sir Evelyn Oakleigh) with Phoenix Productions. John would like to thank his partner, family and friends for always being his greatest supporters.
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Silvia Fragale
Silvia Fragale (Ensemble) is so excited to perform in her first production with Stone Church Players. Silvia has been singing, dancing, and performing in shows since she was a young girl. She attended Fordham University where she was a part of the Women’s Choir. She also trained at various performing arts schools, such as Papermill Playhouse, New York Film Academy, and Icon Dance Complex. Her most recent credits include Jesus Christ Superstar with the MAC Players, Freaky Friday at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, as well as Beauty and the Beast at Dunellen High School, where she worked behind the scenes for the first time as Assistant Director. Silvia is so thankful for this opportunity to work with Stone Church Players and all the wonderful people behind it, as well as to God for leading her to this experience.
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Cayden Jay
Cayden Jay (Arpad Laszlo) is excited to return to SCP after last being seen in 2022’s Miracle on 34th Street. Other favorite roles include Captain Hook in Peter Pan, John Brooke in Little Women, and Mayor Shinn in The Music Man. He has worked professionally as a Voice Actor and is featured in audiobooks, ads and video games. Cayden is a rising sophomore in Freehold High School’s Medical Science Magnet Program, a lover of all things Spider-Man and Sondheim, works for Jersey Santa as helper elf “Dwindle”, and is a long-time volunteer at Rescue Ridge cat rescue.
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Alec Kelsey
Alec Kelsey (Steven Kodaly) is excited to be making his Stone Church debut! Previous credits include Gabe in Next to Normal, Hanschen in Spring Awakening, Apostle/Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar. He would like to thank the creative team for putting together a fantastic show. Special thanks to his partner George Platis for his love and support.
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Caitlin Mahon
Cait Mahon’s (Ensemble) passion for performing started at Dance With Marie, continued with Rutgers Performing Dance Company, and led back to DWM as an instructor and competitive dancer. Inspired to create "Sing and Sway” in 2019, Cait fosters safe space for self-expression through karaoke & beginner dance. A mid-2020 car accident ended her dance career, leading to brain surgery in 2023 due to triggered Chiari Malformation symptoms. Cait aspires to raise awareness of invisible illnesses amidst her ongoing chronic pain journey. Vocal credits: Showtunes Showcase (Monmouth County Parks, 2023); Dance credits: Footloose, Hairspray & Annie (DWM, 2015-2018). Cait is grateful for this step along her healing journey & to fulfill a lifelong dream of acting on stage!
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Bethany Miranda
Bethany Miranda (Ensemble) is to be making her debut with Stone Church Players! Favorite credits include: Miss Honey (Matilda), Bea (Something Rotten), Sandy (Grease), Sarah (Company), Bad Idea Bear (Avenue Q), Dorothy Brock (42nd St). In addition to acting, Bethany is a director, sings in a band, and teaches elementary school ABA. Bethany thanks Christine and the entire production staff for the opportunity.
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Leslie Patient
Leslie Patient (Keller/Ensemble). Since her first SCP role as Polonius in Hamlet (2022), Leslie has worked as crew in Bridges of Madison County, Mrs. Shellhammer in Miracle on 34th St, Witches Director in Macbeth, and most recently Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible. Past favorite roles in musicals include: Gooch in Mame, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, and Martha in A Christmas Carol. Ending her stint as Upper School Dean of Student Life, Leslie will begin the 2024-2025 school year as English Department Chair at Ranney School.
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Felicia Russell
Felicia Russel (Amalia Balash): Dear Friend, Felicia is thrilled to return to SCP to play a character as special as Amalia and simultaneously feed into her ice cream addiction. This is her third main stage production with SCP, others including The Bridges of Madison County, as Marian and Little Women as Beth. She’s been acting on various NJ stages since the age of 9. Some other favorite credits include Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime, Miep in The Diary of Anne Frank and Alice in You Can’t Take It With You. She’s inexplicably thankful to Christine, Michael, Hannah and the entire SCP family for their trust in her and immense support.
Brian Smith
Brian Smith (Head Waiter/Ensemble) Brian is so excited to be back with Stone Church in his third production here. An NJ based songwriter, you can find his music on Spotify/SoundCloud under his artist name “bri”. His third album, “screenshots of songs: act one” is out now. His fourth album will be released August 2nd. Break legs to the cast and crew! Love you Dad. <3
Chris Stypa
Chris Stypa (Busboy/Ensemble) is elated to stumble into his first production with Stone Church Players! He’s currently pursuing an associate’s degree in Theatre at Brookdale Community College. Community Credits: Romeo & Juliet (Benvolio) at Two River Theater and Legally Blonde (Nikos) at BPAC. Educational Credits: Spamalot (Sir Robin), Mamma Mia (Bill Austin), The Canterville Ghost (The Amazing Balaklava), & Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Walter Van Twiller) at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School. Special shoutout to: the cast, crew, and wonderful team at SCP, the Six Pack <3, his supportive friends, and of course his canine family of four.